As South Korea's election nears, Lee Jae-myung's approach to U.S.-China relations sparks debate, highlighting the ...

Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party of Korea was elected South Korea's 21st president and subsequently sworn into office.

Lee Jae-myung, whose government inherits economic challenges and a politically fragmented society, began his term early on ...

A new government is in place after six months of interrupted democracy. Voters have cast ballots with apprehension and ...

There are perceptions that South Korean diplomacy oscillates wildly, depending on the ruling party of the day. Read more at ...

South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung pledged to reach out to the nuclear-armed North and “heal wounds” as he assumed office ...

South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung vowed to reach out to the nuclear-armed North and "heal wounds" as he took office ...

Mr Lee's first day in office was marked by the US doubling of steel and aluminium tariffs coming into effect. Read more at ...

The United States and 10 allies said the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea flagrantly violates U.N.

At first glance, South Korea’s next president will be less Western aligned than the last, emphasising pragmatism over ...

Then there will be the whole question of South Korea’s historic relationship with America. The bond, our Donald Kirk reminds ...

Left-leaning election winner has previously made controversial foreign policy statements and could move Seoul closer to Beijing, at a time when North Korea poses a growing threat.